Custom Mahogany Lens Boards for Gandolfi, Deardorff, Kodak, Watson and more,
Custom Mahogany Lens Boards for Gandolfi, Deardorff, Watson, Kodak, and other cameras.
Original Thornton Pickard lens board (left) and the new board I made as a replacement (right).
I make custom lens boards in all shapes and sizes, including those for; Gandolfi, Deardorff, Kodak, Watson, Century, Sanderson, Thornton Pickard, Lancaster, Ross, cameras to name but a few. I also hold a stock of lens boards in popular sizes including; Deardorff 6x6”, Gandolfi 5.5x6.5”, Century 9x9”, etc.
Construction: My lens boards, like my other mahogany parts, are made using traditional construction techniques, materials (mahogany), and finishes (shellac - French polish by hand).
Cost: The current cost for a set of three identical custom lens boards up to 7x7” (180x180mm) is £300. Larger boards are also possible. Stock lens boards are available as singles, the prices starting from £125. These prices include hole cutting to your desired diameter(s) or Copal size(s).
Procedure: I can measure an original lens board if you would like to post it to me. Alternatively I can work from caliper measurements of the lens board or camera opening. Send me an enquiry using this button:
Lead time for your lens board(s) is currently: 4-8 weeks. Sent by tracked postal services. For lens boards/panels larger than 7”, contact me.
